CompTIA Security+ Question E-42

A security administrator implements access controls based on the security classification of the data and need-to-know information. Which of the following BEST describes this level of access control?

A. Implicit deny
B. Role-based Access Control
C. Mandatory Access Controls
D. Least privilege

Answer: C

Explanation:
Mandatory Access Control allows access to be granted or restricted based on the rules of classification. MAC also includes the use of need to know. Need to know is a security restriction where some objects are restricted unless the subject has a need to know them.